The Twylight Tower - first US edition
by Karen Harper
When Queen Elizabeth's favored lutenist falls to his death from a parapet at
Richmond Palace, she at first suspects an accident brought on by too much drink.
However, in their third mystery (after The Tidal Poole and The Poyson Garden),
members of her "Privy Plot Council" (Meg the herbalist, Ned the actor, Jenks the
stable hand, et al.) begin sleuthing into the numerous intrigues at court. Not
until another near-fatal "accident" occurs does Elizabeth, besotted with the
married but charming and seductive Robert Dudley, undertake a secret
investigation. Harper's exquisite mastery of the period, lively dialog,
energetic plot, devious characters, and excellent rendition of the willful queen
makes this a pleasure for fans of historical mysteries. Third in the series.
Book has oatmeal boards quarter bound with black cloth, with the title in gold
on the spine; 304 pages dimensions (in inches) of 0.75 x 8.50 x 6.00. Unread.
Jacket is in fine, unclipped condition, price intact at $23.95, mylar protected.